FIELD AIDE MEMOIRE OP DELIVERANCE

RIGHT OF SELF DEFENCE - Every soldier has the right to take all necessary and appropriate action for self-defence.

MINIMUM FORCE - Only the minimum degree of force required to deal with the situation shall be used.

DEFINITIONS

HOSTILE FORCES - Any individual, force or terrorist group, whether civilian, paramilitary or military that has committed a hostile act or demonstrated hostile intent.

HOSTILE ACT - An opposing force commits a hostile act when attacking or otherwise using armed force against Canadian Forces, Canadian Citizens, coalition forces, relief personnel, relief material, distribution sites, convoys, or noncombatants.

HOSTILE INTENT - Hostile intent is the threat of imminent use of force against Canadian Forces, Canadian Citizens, coalition forces, relief personnel, relief material, distribution sites, convoys, or noncombatants.

TERRORIST ATTACKS - Terrorist attacks are usually undertaken by civilian or paramilitary personnel in which a definition of hostile act or hostile intent apply.

1. warning (verbal, visual);
2. minimum force (manoeuvre, physical restraint);
3. warning shot; and
4. deadly force (use of firearms or crew served weapon.)

USE OF DEADLY FORCE PERMITTED FOR

1. Self Defence.
2. Defence of Coalition member.
3. Defence of relief personnel and supplies.
4. Defence of Noncombatants.

THREAT/RESPONSE

1. Threat - Unarmed Harassment or Threat (should first take the following procedure)
   Response
   1. verbal warning,
   2. show of force,
   3. warning shot,
   4. deadly force (use as a last resort)
   Note: Riot Control Agents may be used before deadly force, if approved by the Commander CJFS
2. Threat - Armed Individual
   Response
   1. verbal warning,
   2. minimum force,
   3. warning shots,
   4. deadly force
3. Threat - CREW SERVED WEAPONS
   Response
   1. verbal warning,
   2. minimum force,
   3. warning shots,
   4. deadly force
4. Threat - AIRCRAFT (There is no identified threat)
   Response
   1. identify aircraft,
   2. use deadly force only if the aircraft is clearly committing a hostile act.

UNATTENDED MEANS. No booby traps or mines are authorized.